Guest house à Siem Reap?
by Erge
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Sommes a la recherche d une guest house a Siem Reap - hebergement correspondant a votre coup de coeur...- pendant notre sejour/decouverte d Angkor, 4 jours en juillet.
Notre budget reste "budget"; de plus nous n arrivons pas a faire notre choix parmi le nombre important d hotels trouves sur le net.
Nous vous remercions pour vos suggestions.
Sommes a la recherche d une guest house a Siem Reap - hebergement correspondant a votre coup de coeur...- pendant notre sejour/decouverte d Angkor, 4 jours en juillet.
Notre budget reste "budget"; de plus nous n arrivons pas a faire notre choix parmi le nombre important d hotels trouves sur le net.
Nous vous remercions pour vos suggestions.
Si coup de coeur = Guest House Golden Banana. ASSUREMENT . 25$/chambre confortable et excellent service. Voir site internet grace a Mr Google fonction RECHERCHER ici meme. 😉
Si coup de coeur = Guest House Golden Banana. ASSUREMENT . 25$/chambre confortable et excellent service. Voir site internet grace a Mr Google fonction RECHERCHER ici meme. 😉
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Bonjour,
Pour siem reap nous sommes allées à l'auberge Mont Royal
www.auberge-montroyal.com
Vraiment jolie...avec une superbe piscine...pas cher bien située, bref un vrai coup de coeur et en plus le patron parle français...c'est un cambodgien qui a vécu à Montréal au Québec.
Ils offrent tous les services nécessaires à la visite de Angkor...guide, conseils, lunch etc...
Bon voyage
Ai séjourné ici fin fevrier rien a redire, plus que correct pour le prix 17US$ la dbl avec AC.. un peu excentré alors est-ce un avantage ou inconvenienst ??? a chacun de voir pour moi c'etait un avantage
Par contre li est situé juste en face la nouvelle route pour les temples et la gros avantage on evite le centre Siem Reap
http://www.phnombok.com/
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Bonjour
Je suis d'accord avec Michel, le Phnom Bol Hotel est une excellente adresse, très bon rapport qualité-prix (piscine…).
Comme j'avais pris le pass de 7 jours j'ai apprécié son emplacement pour accéder rapidement sur le site d'Angkor.
Voir : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=865179;#865179
Jacques
Voir : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=865179;#865179
Jacques
Bonjour,
De retour de 4, 5 mois en Asie du sud-est, nous avons ADORE notre guest house a Siem Reap (ou nous sommes restées 1 semaine). On a pas arreté de la conseiller aux voyageurs sympas croisés lors de notre periple (qui nous ont envoyé des mails pour nous remercier...donc je pense que c'est partagé!). Nous l avons decouverte par hasard (vous ne la trouverez dans aucun guide), notre hotel initial ayant une piscine....mais étant surtout pres du bruit de la mosquée!
Les chambres sont tres mignones, spacieuses, eau chaude, air conditionné, TV...pour 15 dollars environ. C'est tres bien situé, le restaurant tres bon (nous n'en avons pas decollé) et surtout...tout le personnel est jeune ULTRA SYMPATIQUE! En plus bon esprit: internet gratuit, café-thé-bananes gratuits a volonté, le tout dans une belle végétation. GOLDEN TEMPLE VILLA Site web: http://goldentemplevilla.com/ (vous verrez des photos) Un conseil: reservez! On en a croisé qui y restaient pour 1 mois et y revenaient régulièrement!
Autre TRES bon plan (donné par un ami, on a vraiment pas regretté): pour visiter les temples d Angkor, contactez absolument ce guide francophone, Mr Youk Vuth: y.vuth@yahoo.com Tel: 012 20 19 19/ 012 72 74 04 Il vous concoctera le meilleur programme pour en voir un maximum selon le temps que vous avez (vous pouvez le suivre les yeux fermés!). Il vous conduira en Tuk Tuk aux meilleurs moments de la journée, pour 15 dollars/jour. N etant pas guide officiel, il ne pourra rentrer avec vous sur les sites (et finalement, c'est bcp mieux de decouvrir soi meme!). Certes, il faut se faire a l'accent Cambodgien (et au fait qu'il a un vocabulaire extremement riche!), mais cette personne nous a extremement touché par sa gentillesse et son dévouement, malgré une enfance tres difficile pendant le regime Khmer (il vous en parlera peut etre, avec beaucoup de pudeur et un sourire qu il ne lache jamais...mais c'est bouleversant). Bref, cette personne a été notre vrai coup de coeur (le plus fort de ses 4 mois)...c'est vous dire! FONCEZ!
De retour de 4, 5 mois en Asie du sud-est, nous avons ADORE notre guest house a Siem Reap (ou nous sommes restées 1 semaine). On a pas arreté de la conseiller aux voyageurs sympas croisés lors de notre periple (qui nous ont envoyé des mails pour nous remercier...donc je pense que c'est partagé!). Nous l avons decouverte par hasard (vous ne la trouverez dans aucun guide), notre hotel initial ayant une piscine....mais étant surtout pres du bruit de la mosquée!
Les chambres sont tres mignones, spacieuses, eau chaude, air conditionné, TV...pour 15 dollars environ. C'est tres bien situé, le restaurant tres bon (nous n'en avons pas decollé) et surtout...tout le personnel est jeune ULTRA SYMPATIQUE! En plus bon esprit: internet gratuit, café-thé-bananes gratuits a volonté, le tout dans une belle végétation. GOLDEN TEMPLE VILLA Site web: http://goldentemplevilla.com/ (vous verrez des photos) Un conseil: reservez! On en a croisé qui y restaient pour 1 mois et y revenaient régulièrement!
Autre TRES bon plan (donné par un ami, on a vraiment pas regretté): pour visiter les temples d Angkor, contactez absolument ce guide francophone, Mr Youk Vuth: y.vuth@yahoo.com Tel: 012 20 19 19/ 012 72 74 04 Il vous concoctera le meilleur programme pour en voir un maximum selon le temps que vous avez (vous pouvez le suivre les yeux fermés!). Il vous conduira en Tuk Tuk aux meilleurs moments de la journée, pour 15 dollars/jour. N etant pas guide officiel, il ne pourra rentrer avec vous sur les sites (et finalement, c'est bcp mieux de decouvrir soi meme!). Certes, il faut se faire a l'accent Cambodgien (et au fait qu'il a un vocabulaire extremement riche!), mais cette personne nous a extremement touché par sa gentillesse et son dévouement, malgré une enfance tres difficile pendant le regime Khmer (il vous en parlera peut etre, avec beaucoup de pudeur et un sourire qu il ne lache jamais...mais c'est bouleversant). Bref, cette personne a été notre vrai coup de coeur (le plus fort de ses 4 mois)...c'est vous dire! FONCEZ!
C'est vrai qu'il est difficile de faire son choix tellement celui ci est vaste. Moi j'avais opté pour le Mandaly Inn, c'était 16$ la nuit, avec clim tv et frigo (encore que celui ci était inutilisable) mais c'était propre et surtout très bien situé proche du vieux marché, il y a un super petit restau pas cher dans le coin.
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il y a un super petit restau pas cher dans le coin.
moi je suis prenneur du nom de ton super petit restau (si c'est un restau local bien sur😉, je ne part pas là bas pour me taper des steaks frites🤪)
moi je suis prenneur du nom de ton super petit restau (si c'est un restau local bien sur😉, je ne part pas là bas pour me taper des steaks frites🤪)
😉 Vous n'aurez que l'embarras du choix ; mais je voulais juste vous dire que vous pourrez trouver, comme partout au Cambodge d'ailleurs, de nombreuses guest houses plus que sympa pour 3 ou 4 usd. Et au prix où est le dollars, c'est plus que raisonnable. Bon voyage, Ch
Bonjour,
en décembre 2003 nous étions resté ma soeur et moi à la guest house Rosy (situé juste a coté de La Noria hotel). A l'époque nous avions du payer entre 12 et 15$ / nuit pour deux lits, avec fan, haut froide et chaude.
La guesthouse venait d'ouvrir, et le personnel a été vraiment attentif au moment ou ma soeur a fait une poussée de fièvre. Ils etaient pret à nous emmener à l'hopital à) n'importe quelle heure de la soirée, voir de la nuit (sachant que la fievre a été la plus forte vers 22-23h00).
La localisation n'est pas mal puisque pas loin de la route qui va aux temples. ils ont un site web ici http://www.rosyguesthouse.com/
j'espere que l'acceuil est toujours de qualité.
en décembre 2003 nous étions resté ma soeur et moi à la guest house Rosy (situé juste a coté de La Noria hotel). A l'époque nous avions du payer entre 12 et 15$ / nuit pour deux lits, avec fan, haut froide et chaude.
La guesthouse venait d'ouvrir, et le personnel a été vraiment attentif au moment ou ma soeur a fait une poussée de fièvre. Ils etaient pret à nous emmener à l'hopital à) n'importe quelle heure de la soirée, voir de la nuit (sachant que la fievre a été la plus forte vers 22-23h00).
La localisation n'est pas mal puisque pas loin de la route qui va aux temples. ils ont un site web ici http://www.rosyguesthouse.com/
j'espere que l'acceuil est toujours de qualité.
Salut
je voulais juste vous dire que vous pourrez trouver, comme partout au Cambodge d'ailleurs, de nombreuses guest houses plus que sympa pour 3 ou 4 usd
celà devient une denrée rare...Je suis preneur d'adresses! ...Merci
je voulais juste vous dire que vous pourrez trouver, comme partout au Cambodge d'ailleurs, de nombreuses guest houses plus que sympa pour 3 ou 4 usd
celà devient une denrée rare...Je suis preneur d'adresses! ...Merci
Roger
Le restau s'appel le Famous Angkor (quel originalité...)
Voici 2 photos de la rue où il se situe


Et voici la façade tout de rouge, comme je ne connais le nom de la rue, je ne saurais
dire exactement où il est...
Voici 2 photos de la rue où il se situe


Et voici la façade tout de rouge, comme je ne connais le nom de la rue, je ne saurais
dire exactement où il est..."
Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Merci Rely23😎
Le restau est dans une rue parallèle à la rue Pub Street, donc cela ne va pas être difficile à trouver..
Kop khun ma krap.
Kop khun ma krap.
Je vois que tu connais bien les lieux ! T'as droit au pop corn gratuit, et une boisson acheté= une boisson offerte, et comme en plus c'est bon, j'y ai mangé tous les jours lors de mon séjour en Décembre.
Régal toi !
Régal toi !
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Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Super rapport qualité-prix, j'ai un faible pour la BouSavy GH.
Info sur mon site http://www.cambophil.net/pro/voyages/siem/siemreap.html
Chambres tip top, internet haut débit, resto sympa et cadre magnifique...
Info sur mon site http://www.cambophil.net/pro/voyages/siem/siemreap.html
Chambres tip top, internet haut débit, resto sympa et cadre magnifique...
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Bonjour,
je sais que le message date de 2008 mais j'espère que ma réponse pourra être utile à d'autres personnes qui recherchent une guesthouse sur Siem Reap.
Je vous conseille la Lovely Guesthouse, qui se trouve quartier Wat Bo. Elle est située dans un quartier très sympa, à 5 mn du vieux marché et on peut tout faire à pied. C'est un quartier un peu moins touristique que certains autres à Siem Reap ce qui permet d'être plus proche des habitants du pays.
Personnellement, j'ai vécu pendant 3 mois dans cette guesthouse (pr des raisons professionnelles) et j'ai beaucoup apprécié. Les chambres sont grandes, propres, et bien aménagées (bureau pour travailler, penderie, lit, chaise...) avec SDB nickel. Très confortables. Accès wifi. Et tarifs très intéressants pour les petits budgets. Ils ont un site internet. Nancy, Marion (2 françaises) et le personnel cambodgien sont très accueuillants et donnent plein d'infos utiles. Même une terrasse très tranquille au rez de chaussée. Et un très bon petit resto en plus !
Je vous la conseille, que ce soit pour des séjours longs ou courts !
Bon séjour au Cambodge,
je sais que le message date de 2008 mais j'espère que ma réponse pourra être utile à d'autres personnes qui recherchent une guesthouse sur Siem Reap.
Je vous conseille la Lovely Guesthouse, qui se trouve quartier Wat Bo. Elle est située dans un quartier très sympa, à 5 mn du vieux marché et on peut tout faire à pied. C'est un quartier un peu moins touristique que certains autres à Siem Reap ce qui permet d'être plus proche des habitants du pays.
Personnellement, j'ai vécu pendant 3 mois dans cette guesthouse (pr des raisons professionnelles) et j'ai beaucoup apprécié. Les chambres sont grandes, propres, et bien aménagées (bureau pour travailler, penderie, lit, chaise...) avec SDB nickel. Très confortables. Accès wifi. Et tarifs très intéressants pour les petits budgets. Ils ont un site internet. Nancy, Marion (2 françaises) et le personnel cambodgien sont très accueuillants et donnent plein d'infos utiles. Même une terrasse très tranquille au rez de chaussée. Et un très bon petit resto en plus !
Je vous la conseille, que ce soit pour des séjours longs ou courts !
Bon séjour au Cambodge,
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Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Hi everyone,
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!





